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Senate roll call 521 · 109th Congress · May 25, 2006

To ensure the integrity of the Earned Income Tax Credit program by reducing the potential for fraud and to ensure that aliens who receive an adjustment of this

On May 25, 2006, the Senate voted 50–47 on “On the Amendment” (S 2611). Result: Amendment Agreed to. By party: Republicans 43–11, Democrats 7–35, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 18 members voted against their own party.

During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Result
Amendment Agreed to
Yes
50
No
47
Did not vote
4
Date
May 25, 2006

By party

  • Republicans43 yes · 11 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Democrats7 yes · 35 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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